President
Melaine Fuentes-Foster is serving a 2-year term, starting in July 2023. Melaine has been an active member of the Peekskill PTO since 2016. She started as a general volunteer at Picture Days, Book Fairs, and Trunk-or-Treat. She then went on to serve as a class parent from 2016-2020. In 2019/2020 Melaine co-led the class parent program. In 2022/2023, Melaine headed the Special Events team and helped bring multiple experiences to the community, including Trunk-or-Treat, the Book Giveaway, the Book Fair, and our year-end Movie Night. Melaine is an organized, diligent, respectful, and responsible individual. She is a strong leader who has an open ear and understands the importance of flexibility. She is excited to be leading the PTO, furthering our mission to support our community and families, and to enrich their experiences as part of the PCSD community.
Vice President
Sandra Walton is serving a 2-year term, starting in July 2024. Sandra has been a dedicated member of the PTO since her son was in pre-K. Prior to being Vice President, she served as Co-Chair of the Special Events Committee, Liaison to the Family Resource Center, and Class Parent for four years, as well as a frequent volunteer at back-to-school nights, book fairs, field trips, Trunk-or-Treat, and other school and PTO events. She brings her organizational and problem-solving skills to the position, along with her creativity.
Treasurer
Yolanda Cruikshank is serving a 2-year term, starting in July 2024. Yolanda has been an active member of the PTO since 2021, serving on the Communications Committee, as a Spanish translator for the PTO, and a participant at school events. In addition to being bilingual, she will bring her expertise in office software and her experience as a notary to the position.
Secretary
Katharine Bloeser is serving a 2-year term, starting July 2023. Prior to serving as Secretary, Katharine was an active member of the Advocacy Committee, helping to organize the mental health initiative. Outside the PTO, Katharine is a social worker with strong organizational and administrative skills. She leads evaluation and research for a large government agency. Katharine is eager to contribute her valuable expertise as a social worker to the PTO as our Secretary and a member of our leadership team. She is excited about helping to foster a community that supports our parents and teachers.
The PTO holds officer elections annually at our June general meeting. Our officers serve two-year terms, starting July 1st of their election year.
Interested in stepping into a leadership role? Learn more about our election process here.